1. Robert C Kolesar was an American football player and medical doctor.
11 Facts About Robert Kolesar
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Robert Kolesar played at the guard position for the University of Michigan from 1940 to 1942 and for the Cleveland Browns in 1946 after a stint in the US Army during World War II.
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At Michigan, Robert Kolesar played at the guard position for Fritz Crisler's Michigan Wolverines football teams from 1940 to 1942.
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In 1943, Robert Kolesar enlisted in the US Army, but remained at the University of Michigan as a medical student.
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Robert Kolesar was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the 12th round of the 1943 NFL draft with the 101st overall pick.
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Robert Kolesar said at the time that he would continue his medical studies while playing for the Lions; he said he would be able to practice three days a week and would be available for weekend games.
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Robert Kolesar did not appear in any games for the Lions in the 1943 NFL season, and in August 1944 he was selected to play against the Chicago Bears in the College All-Star Game, a now-defunct matchup between the NFL champions and the country's best college players.
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In February 1946, after completing his military service, Robert Kolesar signed to play with Paul Brown's newly organized Cleveland Browns football team.
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Robert Kolesar played for the Browns in their 1946 inaugural season in the All-America Football Conference.
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Robert Kolesar later went into private practice as a physician in Saginaw, Michigan.
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Robert Kolesar died in 2004 at age 82 while living in Midland, Michigan.